Iceland 5 coin set (1989-2011)

Complete coin set with the marine wild life of Iceland The European green crab, or shore crab, is one of the 100 most invasive species in the world. Native to the northeastern Atlantic and Baltic Seas, it has populated coastal areas around the world since the 19th century, from South America to New Zealand. A specimen of the shore crab is featured on one of the reverses of this complete coin set of the Icelandic Krona. The others show an Atlantic cod, two common dolphins, four capelin and a lumpsucker (or lumpfish). The obverses depict the protectors of Iceland from the Heimskringla saga, and at the same time heraldic supporters of Iceland: a giant, a griffin, a dragon and a bull. – The protectors of Iceland – An animal invader of the oceans – Unique motif of jumping dolphins